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Lakes strengthens specification team with two promotions

22 January, 2026

Lakes has promoted Pete Ward and Richard Hammerton with its specification team.

Methven makes triple ASM appointment

Methven has appointed Kelly Marshall, Danielle Rose, and Dan Smith to the role of Area Sales Manager, reinforcing its commitment to delivering expert customer support across the country.

MBP Door Solutions appoints new Group Sales Director

MBP Door Solutions has announced the appointment of Paul Smith as its new Group Sales Director.

Vivalda Group appoints new Managing Director for Distribution Division

Vivalda Group has announced the appointment of Kristy Driver as Managing Director – Distribution.

Talent lead joins BCIS to fuel growth plans

Natalie Cross joins the business with 15 years of experience and a background in leading recruitment teams at a major consultancy.

Klipboard names Chief Customer Support Officer

Klipboard has announced the appointment of Chris Tocher as Chief Customer Support Officer, as Chris Owen steps down from his role to retire after a distinguished career with the business.

Mark Vitow appoints Business Development Manager for FlowPro Macerators

Mark Vitow has announced the appointment of Cal McCarthy as Business Development Manager for its FlowPro Macerators brand.

Alumasc Group announces new CEO

Alumasc Group plc has announced the appointment of Pamela Bingham as Chief Executive Officer

Burdens names Director of Technical Solutions

Burdens, part of Wolseley Infrastructure, has announced the promotion of Mark Gillies to the newly expanded role of Director of Technical Solutions.

Okarno appoints Managing Director

Okarno has appointed Ross Baxter as Managing Director.

EH Smith names new CEO and restructures leadership team

Following a review of the EH Smith Holdings Board, John Cave has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer.

New Chair for BMF Ambassador Group

The Builders Merchant Federation (BMF) has appointed Gavin Crane, Chief Executive of Band of Builders, as Chair of the BMF Ambassador Group, which promotes the building materials sector and raises awareness of the diverse range of career opportunities it offers.

STARK UK appoints new Managing Director

Fiona Perrin takes up the role of Jewson Partnership Solutions.

Plasson UK names Area Sales Manager for north west

Plasson UK has appointed Duane Collins as Area Sales Manager for the north west.

Geberit welcomes new National Sales Director for UK & Ireland

Geberit UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Matthew Balnaves as its new National Sales Director, succeeding Andy Lever, who was recently appointed Managing Director following the retirement of Mark Larden.

Pavestone appoints Head of Marketing

Brand and marketing consultant Carl Knowles has been appointed Head of Marketing for Pavestone.

Travis Perkins staff member celebrates golden anniversary

A member of staff at the leading UK builders' merchant has celebrated a major milestone after passing 50 years with the business.

Caple appoints Company Sales Manager

Kitchen and bedroom supplier Caple has announced the promotion of Nick Lay as Company Sales Manager; with the role focusing on driving growth and innovation in the years ahead.

Sanipex Group appoints Southern Business Development Manager

Sanipex Group has appointed Darren Blackburn as Southern Business Development Manager.

Stirling Warrington welcomes new Recruitment Consultant

Stirling Warrington has announced the arrival of Kimberley Hollis, who joins the business as a Recruitment Consultant for the Building Materials department.

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